Tugs The Exhibition

As 'TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective' has made the finals for Best Experimental Film at the Clown International Film Festival, now is a perfect time to revisit the documentary itself!

Check it out on YouTube via the ITH Productions Channel:

https://youtu.be/MoKZmBClElc?si=UfBhb...

The online event will take place from November 14th to 20th. 🎬

We wish our friends at Insert Title Here Productions the best of luck with the entry. It's a monumental achievement getting this far!

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1 month ago | [YT] | 33

Tugs The Exhibition

"That was the moment I knew we had a great team of Star Tugs!" - Captain Star

We are delighted to announce that Top Hat and Sally Seaplane are now permanent members of the Tugs Exhibition collection. We are very grateful to the family who have cared for them for over 30 years, and thank them wholeheartedly for the opportunity to reunite the remaining character models from the series.

Therefore, we are extending the invitation to Tugs fans all over the world to join us at Midland Railway Butterley on the 18th and 19th of April 2026 for what promises to be our biggest Bigg Weekend to date.

Some of the specific event details are still being finalised and will be released at the start of the new year along with ticket and prebooking information but you can expect the following to take place over the course of the weekend:

• Multiple displays showcasing our impressive collection of production items from the 1988 / 1989 children’s television series TUGS.

• Display area by Insert Title Here Productions team on their Tugs, A Bigg Retrospective which focuses on the making on the 2023 documentary.

• Original Merchandise Display.

• Heritage train rides on both the standard and narrow gauge railways.

• Road transport display and vintage buses.

• Stationary powerhouse, West shed experience, Victorian railway church, Model railways, Garden railway, Fork lift truck display, Miniature railway and Play area.

• Tearooms, Gift shop and Book stall.

TUGS™ • Created by Robert D. Cardona and David Mitton • A Sanctuary Records Group Limited and Robert D. Cardona owned brand • © 2025 Robert D. Cardona and Sanctuary Records Group Limited, a BMG Company.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 25

Tugs The Exhibition

New feature blog addressing the frequently asked question on whether or not the Tugs will ever tour overseas.

If you have any questions or constructive feedback, please leave them in the comments and we'll do our best to answer them in a follow-up blog.

tugs-the-exhibition.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-bigg-…

3 months ago | [YT] | 25

Tugs The Exhibition

We're having a well deserved break after a great time at Bressingham, but we cannot wait to see you all again in October for Tugs Day at Midland Railway - Butterley on the 11th of October!

Event page here:
www.facebook.com/share/1Ap3eALMwy/

Then after that, we're off to Slough to join the Slough & Windsor Railway Society for their show on the 25th and 26th of October to round off a great year for Tugs!

Event page here:
fb.me/e/7Ua5tbDto

Tickets available here:
Location: Windsor Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HR

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swrs-mrx25-tickets-12965523…

Get those dates in the calendar, book your tickets and we'll see you there!

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4 months ago | [YT] | 32

Tugs The Exhibition

We're at Bressingham Steam Gardens this weekend at Diss, Norfolk!

Come and join us for some Star Tugs fun!
bressingham.co.uk/events/2025/tugs-model-boat-week…

‪@bressinghamgardens7834‬

4 months ago | [YT] | 84

Tugs The Exhibition

Lakesider III is visiting Tywyn for the ‪@TalyllynRailway1865‬ Awdry Extravaganza 2025!

This prop was, of course, adapted from OJ, one of our Star Tugs. He will be on display as part of the wider weekend’s activities in his Thomas & Friends guise.

The model was modified in the mid-90s to become part of the set dressing for the new narrow gauge railway’s Lakeside Station.

The model was also used in harbour scenes.

For more information about the weekend please visit the Talyllyn Railway's event page.

www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/awdry-extravaganza-2025/

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5 months ago | [YT] | 39

Tugs The Exhibition

First and foremost, we would like to extend a magnificent Municipal Garbage Day to TUGS fans across the world.

And also, Happy 4th of July to all our followers and friends in the United States of America.

We wish you all a happy day!

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5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 35

Tugs The Exhibition

"We're away on tour again - first time on display in Norfolk, tae! Will we be seeing you there?"

Big Mac is looking forward to welcoming you at our next event at Bressingham Steam Gardens on the 2nd and 3rd of August!

Check out their website for booking information for the event!

bressingham.co.uk/events/2025/tugs-model-boat-week…

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5 months ago | [YT] | 36

Tugs The Exhibition

And just like that, the 80s Weekend is done, and the Tugs are going to drop anchor again for a while.

Thanks to everyone who came along to say "cheerio!" (for now) to Top Hat - we've really enjoyed having him out on display with the rest of the collection!

Keep an eye out for updates on our next outings to the Talyllyn Railway and Bressingham Steam & Gardens over the coming weeks!

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6 months ago | [YT] | 33

Tugs The Exhibition

Two classic characters from the 1980s met at Midland Railway - Butterley at the 80s Weekend!

Bigg thanks to the team behind @johnny5replica for the photo opportunity and being awesome!

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